They Won't All Be Pretty

With the 2008 Giants expected to spend much (if not all) of the season in the cellar, they're going to need to win more games like last night to defy expectations. Last night's win wasn't necessarily fun or exciting, but sometimes that's what you need to be competitive. Starter Jonathan Sanchez did not have his best stuff, and the Giants hitters did not take full advantage of Randy Johnson's lack of control. That being said, Sanchez kept his team in the game against a lineup that is the most frightening one we've seen thus far. The Giants hitters scratched the tying and winning runs across on a groundout and sacrifice fly. Sometimes that's just what you gotta do.

Star of the Day: Keiichi Yabu, who pitched two scoreless innings for the win, marking the pitcher's first major league victory since May 20, 2005.

Quote of the Day: "He runs like a gazelle." - Aaron Rowand on Eugenio Velez.

Back on Track: Brian Wilson and Tyler Walker both played goat in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Cardinals. They come back tonight with a scoreless eighth and ninth, respectively, reviving faith in the Giants talented-but-unproven bullpen.